CVE-2006-6443 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Novell Client print provider allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-6443?

CVE-2006-6443 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2006. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) Print Provider for Windows component (NDPPNT.DLL) in Novell Client 4.91 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6443?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Client.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6443?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6443 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-6443 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6443 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vqrg-5qh2-xw8r.

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